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Pentax K-S1 Mid-Level DSLR Announced

The Pentax K-S1 is a new mid-range DLSR built around several of the solid technologies inside the Pentax K-3. In a world seemingly dominated by the resurgence of the retro design, Pentax has gone the opposite way with a modern design and a user interface that is designed with the mobile generation in mind.

The K-S1 features a 20MP APS-C sensor with a sensitivity range up to ISO 51,200. Additionally, the camera sports sensor-based shake reduction and 5.4 frames per second.

Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

20MP APS-C CMOS Sensor

Prime M II Image Processor

SAFOX IXi+ Auto Focusing System

Continuous Shooting up to 5.4 fps

Sensitivity to ISO 51200

In-Camera Shake Reduction

3.0″ 921K-Dot LCD Monitor

1080p Video Capture at 30p/25p/24p

720p Video Capture at 60p/50p

The K-S1 will ship in a variety of color options, including: black, blue and white, as well colors in a Fabric Collection and a Night Sky Collection.

The Pentax K-S1 will be available in September for $799.95 as a kit with an 18-55mm lens. It will also be available as just a camera body for $749.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.